Deputy Head of Procurement

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Head of Procurement to lead strategic procurement activities enabling high quality service delivery. This permanent role demands strong leadership skills and innovative procurement solutions to enhance operational efficiency, aligning with the organization's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Expert specialist knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience with complex procurement projects.
• Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of procurement strategies.
• Manage a high-performing procurement team.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes.

Skills

Procurement

Leadership

Team Management

Data Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

ECDL qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement Software

Job description

Job summary

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust serves the whole of London byanswering and responding to urgent and emergency medical situations. The organisation is committed to building a workforce which is valued and whose diversity reflects the communities it serves.This role is essential in supporting LAS with overseeing procurement activity leading to CIP and other saving opportunities delivery and business continuity.The role also ensures that governance processes are adhered to in the form of Procurement SFI compliance reducing the risk of LAS operational service failure and the risk of external legal challenge.

Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Main duties of the job

To take the strategic lead on the development and delivery of work plans and effective management of non-pay activities within the Trust, by engaging with key internal and external stakeholders in aligning their requirements to wider organisational goals.

To deliver value to stakeholders through proactive and innovative procurement activities.

Build and create a high performing Procurement team, manage their performance and development through appropriate policies and procedures; sickness reviews, appraisals and development plans.

on a range of procurement topics with a specialist's perspective, as well as participating in a wider range of national and regional Procurement negotiations and best practice.

Be the Category Lead for the Workforce and Wellbeing category.

About us

Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

• Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
• Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
• Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-3055

Job locations

London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road,

London

SE1 8SD

Job description Job responsibilities

The role will implement innovative supplier solutions to achieve significant and sustainable cost improvements whilst enabling high quality care to patients and service users. It will provide guidance to stakeholders and category managers to enable prioritised change through the implementation of process improvements, product and equipment standardisation designed to drive cost down and improve service standards and outcomes. You will be the primary lead on the procurement of selected major strategic contracts, working collaboratively with the internal client to decide the approach, and to manage the bidder interaction up to the conclusion of the competition.

Alongside their role in supporting Category Managers, the Deputy Head of Procurement will lead a small team focussed on support services to the procurement function. This will include secretariat for Procurement Board, contract management, systems and data analytics and procurement administration.

The role will require to act up on behalf of the Head of Procurement when required, this will include internal and external meetings, Trust Boards and National and regional meetings.

Job description Job responsibilities

The role will implement innovative supplier solutions to achieve significant and sustainable cost improvements whilst enabling high quality care to patients and service users. It will provide guidance to stakeholders and category managers to enable prioritised change through the implementation of process improvements, product and equipment standardisation designed to drive cost down and improve service standards and outcomes. You will be the primary lead on the procurement of selected major strategic contracts, working collaboratively with the internal client to decide the approach, and to manage the bidder interaction up to the conclusion of the competition.

Alongside their role in supporting Category Managers, the Deputy Head of Procurement will lead a small team focussed on support services to the procurement function. This will include secretariat for Procurement Board, contract management, systems and data analytics and procurement administration.

The role will require to act up on behalf of the Head of Procurement when required, this will include internal and external meetings, Trust Boards and National and regional meetings.

Person Specification Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience to ensure delivery of this role
• Expert specialist knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 including extensive in-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. contract negotiation, financial management, performance management, information systems, healthcare operational management, and staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period. This will be extensive in nature and gained through the development of in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience
• ECDL qualified or have equivalent experience. Must be proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to create complex spreadsheets. An understanding and knowledge of multi-functional databases is required

Experience Essential

• Evidence of delivering complex procurement projects
• Evidence of category management and tendering experience
• Demonstrable experience in senior management for a public service or healthcare delivery organisation
• Experience of process improvement, project management and change management within service delivery
• Experience of delivering complex statistical reports and messages to a diverse range of people
• Experience of analysing social, legal, economic, technological and political factors and providing appropriate briefings or guidance to Board level

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software for contract management, electronic catalogue and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Able to successfully lead and work with teams

Person Specification Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience to ensure delivery of this role
• Expert specialist knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 including extensive in-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. contract negotiation, financial management, performance management, information systems, healthcare operational management, and staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period. This will be extensive in nature and gained through the development of in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience
• ECDL qualified or have equivalent experience. Must be proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to create complex spreadsheets. An understanding and knowledge of multi-functional databases is required

Experience Essential

• Evidence of delivering complex procurement projects
• Evidence of category management and tendering experience
• Demonstrable experience in senior management for a public service or healthcare delivery organisation
• Experience of process improvement, project management and change management within service delivery
• Experience of delivering complex statistical reports and messages to a diverse range of people
• Experience of analysing social, legal, economic, technological and political factors and providing appropriate briefings or guidance to Board level

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software for contract management, electronic catalogue and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Able to successfully lead and work with teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road,

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road,

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)